Thyroid gland: A gland that makes and stores hormones that help regulate the heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and the rate at which food is converted into energy. Thyroid hormones are essential for the function of every cell in the body.hyroid hormones also help children grow and develop. The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adam's apple, wrapped around the trachea (windpipe). It has the shape of a butterfly: two wings (lobes) attached to one another by a middle part called the isthmus.
Land: Along with the waterfalls, gorges and beautiful lakefront, the county offers access to 28,000 acres of public forestland for hiking, mountain biking and outdoor recreation. Education: Tompkins County is home to Ivy League Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Tompkins-Cortland Community College.
County Taxes. Tompkins County Taxes. For properties located within the City of Ithaca, the City Chamberlain's Office collects county taxes each year until the end of March. County tax bills are mailed December 31, in the same envelope as city taxes. Taxpayers may elect to pay county taxes in one payment, or in installments.